Peircian Triadic Model

The Peircean Triadic Model explains how meaning is created through a dynamic relationship between three components: the *representamen* (the sign or symbol), the *object* (what the sign refers to), and the *interpretant* (the understanding or meaning that the observer makes). When we encounter a sign, it points to something (object), and how we interpret it (interpretant) depends on our context and experience. This model emphasizes that meaning is not fixed but arises from the interaction between these elements, shaping how we understand signs in communication and thought.